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Buying a Luxury Apartment in Kolkata? Remember These Key Points.

Buying a Luxury Apartment in Kolkata? Remember These Key Points.

Avik Dasgupta, 43, a London-based banker had been tinkering with the idea of coming back home to Kolkata. His ‘back to the roots’ sentiment was strong but he kept pushing the idea aside. Why? Because he wasn’t so sure if he would find a property in tune with the luxury lifestyle he enjoyed abroad. But…

How Upcoming Areas in Kolkata May Look After 5 Years

How Upcoming Areas in Kolkata May Look After 5 Years

In five years, it will be time for Pradeep Arora, 55, move into his own apartment, no more hopping around company-owned residential complexes. So he marked this day and decided to give himself a deadline in deciding the location he would like to plant his roots in. He started his research on the different zones,…

Internet Search or Personal Touch: How to Buy Property Better?

Internet Search or Personal Touch: How to Buy Property Better?

Once upon a time all stories started with the phrase “Once upon a time…” We had so much time in our hands then to really enjoy the small pleasures life had to offer. Buying a home on those “once upon a time” meant meeting builders, going to endless site visits, selecting and deselecting, and spending…

How to Get the Best of Community Living in a Complex

How to Get the Best of Community Living in a Complex

Retired and elderly NRIs Ashok and Mira Bose had a compelling desire to return to where they belong, Kolkata. Somewhat isolated and lonely, with children settled in other parts of the world, the couple wanted a retirement retreat back home with personalised amenities, basic security, and a lively community life. Being accustomed to a completely…

Green Living: 10 Tips to ‘Go Green’ in Your Apartment

Green Living: 10 Tips to ‘Go Green’ in Your Apartment

Sipping on her morning tea, Aditi Sharma, a 30-year old art curator was flipping through the pages of the daily newspaper when a report caught her attention. Suddenly she was wide awake! According to the report, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) had come up with their research findings on air pollution level in Kolkata….

How to Design Your Kitchen for Best Aesthetics and Functionality

How to Design Your Kitchen for Best Aesthetics and Functionality

Kitchen — rightly called ‘the heart of the home’ — is fast transforming into the luxurious hub where you don’t just cook. You hang out with friends over cups of coffee, you host finger-food parties, you socialise. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a kitchen to flaunt? Of course! In fact, modern kitchens are no…